sarcophagus

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Inside the mind-blowing 2,000-year-old sarcophagus that was just unsealed.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

The boy king's gold-covered sarcophagus and his burial mask, inlaid with lapis lazuli, will take centre stage at Saturday's opening.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

Then there’s the late-second-century marble sarcophagus made to house the remains of a husband and wife.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Even after 5,000 years in a sarcophagus, mummified bodies from ancient Egypt still smell quite nice, scientists have discovered.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025

“How are you recovering?” the queen asked, leaning against the side of her own sarcophagus.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas